What happens when we open our hearts to God? What shifts when our hands follow in generosity? In this powerful kickoff message to our new series "OPEN," Pastor Vincent unpacks how prayer opens our hearts and generosity opens our hands.
Based on Matthew 6:9–10, this teaching explores the foundational truth that everything God desires to do through us must first begin within us. If your heart has been closed due to life’s disappointments, distractions, or detours, this message is a powerful call to open your heart, surrender your will, and say YES to partnering with God in Kingdom work.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Prayer begins with relationship, not just requests. We must first acknowledge God as our Father.
A surrendered heart says “Your will, not mine.” True prayer aligns us with God’s agenda, not the other way around.
Kingdom work requires partnership. We’re not bystanders, we’re called to participate in God’s mission on Earth.
You are a masterpiece created with purpose. Your calling is part of God’s plan to make heaven visible on earth.
Closed hands can't receive. Open hands are ready to serve and ready to be filled.
SCRIPTURE FOCUS:
Matthew 6:9–10 (NLT)
“Pray like this: Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy. May your Kingdom come soon. May your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven.”
21 DAYS OF PRAYER & GENEROSITY
We’re inviting YOU to join us from November 3–23 for 21 Days of Prayer & Generosity.
Download the guide in the Cross Church app or visit crosschurchdenton.org
to follow along. Let’s open our hearts to God through intentional prayer and open our hands to serve others in radical generosity.
